Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacy Practice and Science)
Posting Number: req12160
Department: Pharmacy Practice and Science
Location: UAHS - Tucson
Address: UAHS Tucson, Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Karnes in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Dr. Karne's laboratory conducts research in precision medicine, focused on cardiac and immuno-pharmacogeneomics. We employ clinical and translational research approaches to determine genetic variation associated with efficacy and safety of widely prescribed medications. Work will include assessment of genomic signals in drug response through genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Researchers with both PhD and MD/PharmD training as particularly well-suited for this position.https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/directory/profile/jason-h-karnes-pharmd-phd-bcps-faha
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Experience with bioinformatic and statistical analysis.
- Experience with analysis of genome-wide association study (GWAS) data.
- Experience with clinical trials.
- Experience with bioinformatic and statistical analysis.
- Experience with analysis of genome-wide association study (TWAS) data.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or professional doctorate with prior research training/experience in genomics, pharmaceutics or a related discipline.
- Team player, as well as an independent researcher.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $54,840 - $56,000
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Jason Karnes | karnes@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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